Stencil Olbu 6 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Augustea' by Berthold; 'Century 731', 'Imperial', 'News 702', and 'News 706' by Bitstream; 'ITC Century' by ITC; and 'News 702' and 'News 706' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, assertive, industrial, theatrical, rugged, vintage, stenciled, impact, labeling, slab serif, poster, display.
A heavy serif stencil with strong vertical stress and crisp, squared terminals. The letterforms are wide-set with prominent slabby serifs and deliberate stencil bridges that carve out clear gaps in bowls and stems, creating a rhythmic pattern of cuts across the alphabet. Curves are full and geometric, counters are relatively open for the weight, and the contrast between thick main strokes and thinner connecting elements heightens the dramatic silhouette.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a stenciled, authoritative look is desirable. It can work well for branding in industrial, workwear, spirits/beer, and heritage-themed contexts, as well as for labels and wayfinding that benefit from a strong, cutout aesthetic. In long text it will feel heavy and visually insistent, so it’s most effective at larger sizes and shorter settings.
The overall tone is assertive and theatrical, with a poster-like punch that feels industrial and slightly vintage. The stencil breaks add a utilitarian, built-for-marking attitude that can read as rugged, authoritative, and attention-grabbing in short bursts.
The design appears intended to combine classic serif authority with practical stencil construction, producing a letterform that reads as both traditional and utilitarian. Its wide proportions and emphatic weight suggest an emphasis on immediate impact and recognizability when reproduced as cut or marked lettering.
The stencil bridges are consistently integrated across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, and they create a distinctive texture that remains visible even at large display sizes. The numerals share the same cutout logic, supporting cohesive use in labeling and titling.